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ESLPod_0573_WE_0820 Discussing Social Class The phrase "worked up," in this podcast, means agitated, angry, and annoyed, or reacting with strong, negative emotions: "Why do you get so worked up each time you watch the news?" The phrase "to work up an appetite" means to do a lot of physical activity so that one becomes very hungry: "They really worked up an appetite by going on such a long walk." The phrase "to work up the courage" means to make oneself become brave enough to do something: "I'll marry you as soon as I can work up the courage to tell my parents that you don't have a job!" Finally, the phrase "to work up to (something)" means to gradually prepare to do something that will be difficult or unpleasant: "Bettina is slowly working herself up to a marathon, running a little bit further each day."

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ESLPod 573 worked up Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_0573_WE_0820
Episode Id	ESLPod 573
Episode Title	Discussing Social Class
Phrase	worked up
Text	The phrase "worked up," in this podcast, means agitated, angry, and annoyed, or reacting with strong, negative emotions: "Why do you get so worked up each time you watch the news?" The phrase "to work up an appetite" means to do a lot of physical activity so that one becomes very hungry: "They really worked up an appetite by going on such a long walk." The phrase "to work up the courage" means to make oneself become brave enough to do something: "I'll marry you as soon as I can work up the courage to tell my parents that you don't have a job!" Finally, the phrase "to work up to (something)" means to gradually prepare to do something that will be difficult or unpleasant: "Bettina is slowly working herself up to a marathon, running a little bit further each day."
Topics	Government + Law

Phrase Means Work Worked Eslpod Discussing Social Class